Changing of the Guard

VALL's Joyce Manna Janto taking over from outgoing AALL President Catherine Lemann

AALL in Denver 2010

The theme of AALL's 103rd Annual Meeting and Conference was:

Summit 2010: Mapping Our Future

With the magnificent Rockies in the background, a tumultuous year past and a challenging future, this was a very appropriate theme.

Rocky Mountain National Park

This cake at the Opening Reception (sponsored by LexisNexis), was a pastry chef's interpretation of the mighty Rockies.

VALL's Leanne Battle at the desserts reception

A carrot cake shooter

Glenna Owens, Chris King and Cathy Palombi

Catherine Lemann opening the exhibit hall



This sculpture "I See What You Mean" by Lawrence Argent or popularly known as the Blue Bear to conference attendees, peers into the convention center

VALL President Anthony Ikwueme conducting the business meeting at Altitude

Very hungry VALLers

Evelyn Campbell at Invesco Field, the site of the Thomson/Reuters party





One last photo with Cindy Carlson



Cathy Palombi, Amy Wharton and Leanne Battle at the closing banquet

Kent Olson and Ben Doherty wondering what Micheal Klepper is up to with the table sign -- Onward to Philadelphia in 2011!

Year to Date Statistics for VALLTalk

2010: Number of Visits to VALLTalk
January: 57
February: 31
March: 87
April: 78
May: 176
June: 50

McGuireWoods: Reference Librarian Job

McGuireWoods LLP is looking for an experienced Reference Librarian.

The core responsibilities are as follows:
*Performs complex legal and non-legal research and reference services for clients, lawyers and staff for assigned offices.
*Maintains current knowledge and proficiency in the use of legal and non-legal computer information retrieval systems.
*Exercises independent judgment and discretion in the selection of information sources, research methods and document delivery options when responding to reference and research questions.
*Participates in library training programs as requested.
*Composes/submits items for library and firm newsletters, databases, training material and other publications

Requirements: The Position requires a Master's Degree in Library and Information Services from an ALA accredited program and 3 to 5 years of related experience as a professional law librarian or comparable experience. Must have knowledge of legal bibliography, legal research and computer assisted legal research. Advanced knowledge of Westlaw, Lexis, and MS Suite preferred.

To apply, please go to www.mcguirewoods.com/careers/ or contact Elizabeth Fowlkes at efowlkes@mcguirewoods.com

Remembering Barbara N. Cumming

It is with deep regret that we note the passing of long-time VALL member and respected colleague, Barbara N. Cumming, on June 5, 2010, at the age of 66.

Barbara was a familiar face at VALL and AALL annual meetings. She was always ready to lend a hand with committee work or to help out a colleague. Always impeccably dressed and unfailingly gracious, Barbara's presence in VALL will be missed.

For Barbara's obituary please click: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=barbara-n-cumming&pid=143438140

VALL Annual Meeting, Nov. 2009 -- Barbara's last meeting with us

Membership Renewal

It's time to renew your membership in VALL for 2010/2011 and be included in the VALL Directory. Please fill out the renewal form at http://vall.pbworks.com/Membership and mail it in with your check to Jane Harrison by Aug. 15

VALL Babies!

A new baby is like the beginning of all things-wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities -- Eda J. Le Shan

Congratulations to Dee Dee Dockendorf and Hunter Leemon on the birth of their son, Oscar Lin on June 25 at 7:17 am. Oscar weighed 7 lb. 3 oz.

Oscar Lin Leemon

AND

Congratulations to Rosie and Anthony Ikwueme on the birth of their son, Sean Izunna on June 29 at 2:02 am. Sean weighed 9 lb. 2 oz. He joins brother Bradley and sister Ariana.

Sean Izunna Ikwueme